30 Years to Life
| 30 Years to Life | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Vanessa Middleton |
| Produced by |
Andrew LeBlanc Felice Schachter Gingi Rochelle Julie Ann Lucas Tim Mosley Vanessa Middleton |
| Written by | Vanessa Middleton |
| Starring |
Allen Payne Erika Alexander Melissa De Sousa Paula Jai Parker Tracy Morgan |
| Music by | Timbaland |
| Cinematography | Cliff Charles |
| Edited by | Gershon Hinkson |
| Distributed by |
Exodus Entertainment Screen Media Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $103,540[1] |
30 Years to Life is a 2001 American comedy film, written and directed by Vanessa Middleton. The film marks Middleton's directorial debut, and stars Allen Payne, Paula Jai Parker, and Tracy Morgan.
Plot
A handful of close friends, due to turn 30, discover that their dreams for the future are running headfirst into the realities of adulthood in this character-driven comedy-drama. Natalie is a banker who is happy with her job, but is tired of being single, and her pursuit of a husband is taking her down several blind alleys in the world of dating. Joy has developed a similar desire to settle down and get married, but while she has a long-term boyfriend, Leland, he is not so sure he wants to make a lifetime commitment. Troy is a comic who has been on the verge of a career breakthrough for years, but he is starting to wonder if his big break is ever going to arrive. Malik is a white-collar executive who thinks life is passing him by, and is pondering giving up a stable career to start over as a male model. And Stephanie is comfortable with her job in real estate, but she is not so comfortable with herself as she struggles with a weight problem she's had since childhood.
Cast
- Allen Payne as Malik
- Erika Alexander as Joy
- Kadeem Hardison as Bruce
- Melissa De Sousa as Natalie
- Paula Jai Parker as Stephanie
- T.E. Russell as Leland
- Tracy Morgan as Troy
- Donald Koanegay as Damon
- Eddie Brill as Lenny
- Grace Garland as Dr. Love
Awards & nominations
- Best Independent Actor (Theatrical) — Erika Alexander (winner)
- Best Independent Actress (Theatrical) — Melissa De Sousa (nominated)
- Grand Jury Prize — Dramatic (nominated)